Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-02-04
Prisoner Rescued


PITTsBURG, Feb. 4.-The most daring and
successful attempt that was ever made in
this vicinity to rescue prisoner occurred
early this morning on the Cleveland and
Pittsburg express, which left this city at
1l:25 o'clock last night for Cleveland. So
desperate were the confederates that two of
Cleveland's detectives were fatally wound.
ed. Captain Hoehn and detective Hull
gan, of Cleveland, having received requi.
stion, determined to return to Cleveland
and left last night with their prisoner, Harry
NcMuun, who was accused of having been
concerned in the recent extensive fur rob.
berry 10 that city. They took every precau.
ton to prevent any attempt that might be
made by the pals of McMunn to rescue him.
Securely hancufied, the prisoner was placed
on board the train at tbs outer depot in AL
legheny. He took bis arrest very coolly and
seemed anxious to cause the detectives as
little trouble as possible. The express sped
on, and at two o'clock this morning Ali.
ance, Ohio, was reached. At that point Eve
men boarded the train and passed through
several of the cars. Finally they saw the
officers aud their prisoner sitting in the
smoking car. No sign of recognition pass.
ed between McMunn and the men, and they
sat down few seats frsm the prisoner and
in few minutes the express continued on
its course. When Ravenna was reached
the FIVE men arose suddenly from their seats
and, without warning, drew their revolvers
on the officers. There were but couple of
other passengers in the car, and the confed.
crates of McMunn were complete masters of
the situation. Their quick action gave them
the drop on the officers. One of the men
demanded their prisoner, but instead of
complying with their request the officers
jumped to their feet and tried to draw their
revolvers. They were too late. The five
men opened fire on them. Captain Hoehn
reeled and tottered over into the aisle with
bullets in his shoulder and thigh. AS
he fell one of the gang jumped on
him and kicked him until he lay
still as death. When the firing frat com
menced detective Hulligan received several
bullets in his body. He still attempted to
defend himself and another volley was fred
at him until seven bullets had pierced his
body. He tottered and fell insensible in
the seat. He was then kicked until his
head was split open. The few passengers
that were in the smoking car became ter
rorized and hid under the seats. The alarm
spread TO the other cars and the trainmen
and other passengers hurried forward. A
frightfu! scene met their gaze. Stretched
out bat few feet apart were the bodies of
detective b. Hulligan. and Captain Hoehn.
The floor was covered with blood and the
seats in the car near where the Shooting had
occurred were pierced and shattered
by the bullets that had sped from five re-
volvers. The prisoner and his rescuers had
disappeared in the excitement, having jump
ed from The train. All trace of them was
lost in the darkness. The Ravenna police
were notified AID posse started out at
once to scour the country. The injured
men were made as comfortable as possible
and then taken On to Cleveland, arriving
there about six o'clock this morning. A
large reward has been offered for the ap-
prehension of their asssilants, but the latest
dispatches from Rayenna state that thew
have not yet been captured. It is believed |
that they escaped without injury.
Damaged by Flood.